
Help, my mom lost everything in a fire!
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Hi there, my name is Tim Smith. My mom, Maryeda Smith, has a number of medical issues and in recent years has lost the ability to walk and much of her ability to speak. Her needs for care have exceeded what my dad can provide, so she has been living in various adult care homes for the last couple years. A number of these homes have been tough situations but she recently came to live at a home called Ireland Greens in Camas, WA. It was a beautiful home in a scenic location run by semi-retired medical professionals and was the best living situation she has had in quite a while. Early Tuesday morning, May 30th, this home caught fire and burned to the ground. You can see pictures and read about what happened HERE in a local paper. We thank God that my mom along with all the other residents and pets made it out of the house with no injuries but EVERYTHING was lost in the fire. Mom made it out with a wheel chair and her nightgown and almost nothing else. The Red Cross helped her and the other residents find new homes, at least temporarily, but all her medication, clothing, posessions and all the gear to care for her needs to be replaced ASAP. This includes but is not limited to: new hearing aids, clothes, shoes, electric toothbrush, heating pad, blankets, a tablet to help her communicate, a new special boot for an issue she has with her foot and more. My parents are living on a very low fixed income with little ability to cover this cost so we could really use your help. First of all we would appreciate your prayer support. Pray for Richard and Brenda, the owners of the home, as they work through all the details of loss and recovery. Next, pray for my mom and the other residents that God would provide for their needs and health in the midst of this crisis. You can also pray for my dad, that God would sustain his health and energy as primary caregiver. Beyond prayer we could really use your financial help to provide for all that I listed above. You have my word that every dollar given will go to provide for my mom's needs. Thanks so much for your prayer and consideration!
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Tim Smith
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Portland, OR